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What Would a GOP Senate Do? Boehner: "Nobody's Given ... Much Thought"
In 1994, Newt Gingrich unified the House candidates around the "Contract With America" platform, but the Senate Republicans weren't on board and most legislation died there. Now, there isn't a Contract to unify one house, let alone two.
Wall Street Analysts: High Inequality Makes Us Vulnerable to Crashes
For many years there were some economists who argued that their discipline should focus on growth and not worry about inequality. But a research brief Standard and Poor’s concludes that growth versus equality is a false choice.
Progressive Breakfast
Midterms May Mean More Republican States Midterms may lead to more one-party GOP rule in states. NYT: "Republicans now control 59 of the 99 partisan legislative chambers, and have complete political control — both legislative houses and the governor’s mansion — in 23...
August Distemper: Will Change Yet Come?
Americans are in a foul mood, for good reasons. Current polls suggest the fall elections offer little hope for change. Conservatives have failed; liberals remain too cautious. Only citizen movements can foster the change we need.
Three Updated Charts to Email to Your Right-Wing Brother-In-Law
Problem: Your right-wing brother-in-law is plugged into the Fox-Limbaugh lie machine and keeps sending you emails about "Obama spending" and "Obama deficits." Here are three "reality-based" charts to send to him.
This Student's Story Shows What's Wrong With The Tipped Minimum Wage
A student trying to save for tuition at an acting school works at a restaurant that pays her $2.77 an hour – so she's trying to earn enough in tips to cover the cost. Consider what's wrong with this picture.
All Pro-Immigration GOP Senators Have Won Their Primaries
Three Republican Senators up for re-election this year voted for the bipartisan immigration reform bill despised by the anti-immigrant right-wing. And as of last night's victory by Sen. Lamar Alexander all three won their primaries.
Wingnut Week In Review: Rand On The Run
Sen. Rand Paul turned tail and ran away when confronted by undocumented DREAMers. But the GOP has a “Latino problem” it can’t run from, and right-wingers seem determined to make it worse.
'Better Than Republicans' Not Good Enough For Education
New interviews with leading voices in the progressive education movement have brought to light how policy compromises forged by centrist Democrats have enabled truly bad consequences for public education. Progressives are saying "enough"
Progressive Breakfast
Pro-Immigration Republicans Keep Winning Sen. Lamar Alexander wins TN primary, another immigration reform victory. W. Post: "His survival is a testament to an emerging political reality: Republicans who support reform can survive the conservative backlash ......
